Hérault, Occitanie 8 acres (3 ha) Water No night fishing Electric motors only Bivvy permitted
About Fishing at Lac des Rives (temporaire)
Lac des Rives is a temporary lowland lake situated in the Hérault department of Occitanie, in southern France's Mediterranean-influenced landscape. This seasonal water offers anglers opportunities to target species adapted to shallow, dynamic lake systems characteristic of the region's warm climate.
Department
Hérault
Region
Occitanie
Water Type
Water
Size
8 acres (3 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Electric only
Managed by
Fédération de Pêche Hérault
Fishing Rules & Regulations — Lac des Rives (temporaire)
Night fishing at Lac des Rives (temporaire) is permitted but with restrictions. Dept 34 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing.
Boat fishing: Only electric motors are permitted — thermal engines are forbidden.
Bivouac & overnight camping is permitted at Lac des Rives (temporaire) under standard French fishing law — one rod, within 10m of the water, no open fires. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Managed by Fédération de Pêche Hérault. Always verify current rules with the AAPPMA before your session — regulations can change seasonally.
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A valid Carte de Pêche is required to fish Lac des Rives (temporaire) — you will also need to be affiliated with Fédération de Pêche Hérault. Licences are available online before your trip.
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Lac des Rives (temporaire) covers 8 acres (3 ha) in Hérault, Occitanie, France.
What fish can I catch at Lac des Rives (temporaire)?+
The water holds carp, pike, perch, roach, tench, catfish, crucian carp.
Is night fishing allowed at Lac des Rives (temporaire)?+
Night fishing at Lac des Rives (temporaire) is subject to local rules. Dept 34 standard rule — verify with local AAPPMA before fishing. Plan your trip as a day session and leave the bank before dark.
Are bivvies allowed at Lac des Rives (temporaire)?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Lac des Rives (temporaire) under standard French bivouac law — one rod, within 10 metres of the water, no open fires. Always confirm current rules with the local AAPPMA before fishing. French Cat2 public water default — bivouac permitted. Verify local rules before overnight stay.
Are boats allowed at Lac des Rives (temporaire)?+
Boats are not permitted at Lac des Rives (temporaire). This is a bank fishing venue — all fishing must be done from the bank.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Lac des Rives (temporaire)?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available from cartedepeche.fr. You must also be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (Fédération de Pêche Hérault). Annual, weekly and daily licences are available online before your trip.
Planning a Trip to Lac des Rives (temporaire)
To fish Lac des Rives (temporaire), you need a valid Carte de Pêche (French fishing licence), available online at cartedepeche.fr before you leave the UK — affiliation with Fédération de Pêche Hérault is included in the purchase process. Annual, weekly and daily licences are all available online.
